Sister Adriana Ponce grew up in Jalisco, Mexico. After moving to the Sacramento area, she graduated from Dixon High School and studied early childhood education at Woodland Community College for 2 years. She met the members of Pro Ecclesia Sancta at St. Peter's Church and entered as a sister in 2009. After her initial formation, she served in Arequipa, Peru, where she prepared children for First Communion, Confirmation, and taught religion for 5 years at an elementary school. She also led groups in the Catholic Advance Movement. Currently, Sister Adriana is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in theology. She is grateful to be back in Dixon to teach at VSH and Chesterton Academy and share her love for the Sacred Heart.